Football referee equipment

What referee equipment is offered by Foot-Store?

This page brings together the gear for football referees: briefcases and bags for transporting match equipment, marking accessories like markers or referee pencils, and communication systems for assistant referees. You can find everything needed to equip a beginner referee or upgrade the gear of an experienced referee, whether for amateur football or more demanding competitions.

What accessories can you find for a football referee?

The catalogue covers several concrete needs of a referee during a match:

• Referee briefcases, with or without an integrated watch, for storing and transporting cards, whistle, and notebook.
• More compact referee bags, handy for moving light from one pitch to another.
• Marking accessories like marking arrows or markers, used to signal fouls or regulatory distances.
• Referee pencils, sold in packs, so you never run out of something to write with in your match notebook.
• Safety lanyards to secure whistles or keys without risking losing them during the match.
• Wired or wireless communication systems, used by assistant referees to communicate with the central referee.

Completing your kit: other pages to check out

Referee gear is often complemented with other equipment found elsewhere on the site:

• The football bags, for a larger bag if you need to carry more equipment.
• The shin guards, useful if you referee while still playing on the pitch.
• The protective gear, to guard against knocks during matches.
• The accessories, a wider selection of equipment to complete your match outfit.
• The first aid supplies, to deal with minor injuries without interrupting the match.

You can also go back to the full range of equipment to browse all product categories available.

What brands provide equipment for referees on this page?

This selection features three specialist brands: Tremblay CT, known for its briefcases and marking equipment; Sporti, covering bags and everyday accessories for referees; and Spintso, specialist in communication systems used by assistant referees during matches.

When can you take advantage of good deals on referee equipment?

Several key times allow you to keep an eye on prices in this selection. The Black Friday is often the first event of the end of the year, followed by the holiday festivities, and then the winter sales. In spring, the French Days provide another chance to refresh your equipment before the season kicks off. Outside these periods, the Deals, Clearance, and Special Offers pages are worth checking regularly, as well as the Sales page during legal sales periods. If you want equipment that's quickly available, the Shipped in 24h page lists items ready to go without delay. Finally, the New Arrivals page shows the latest items added to the referee selection.

How to choose your referee briefcase or bag?

The choice mainly depends on the amount of equipment to be carried and the frequency of matches. A briefcase is suitable if you want to store your whistle, cards, notebook, and watch all in one place, with or without a watch already integrated depending on the model. A bag remains lighter and quicker to grab before a move, handy when you’re refereeing multiple matches in a week. In both cases, it's best to check what the model already contains before adding pencils, safety lanyards, or marking accessories separately.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a referee briefcase with or without a watch?

The difference is solely due to the presence of an integrated watch in the briefcase, which is handy for timing the match without a separate accessory. Without a watch, the briefcase is cheaper to buy but requires you to add a stopwatch separately if you don't already have one.

What is a communication system for referees used for?

A communication system allows the central referee to exchange live with their assistant referees during the match, usually via an earpiece and a belt-mounted device. It's mainly used in competitions where multiple officials work together on the same match.

Where can you find cheap referee equipment?

The Deals and Clearance pages collect discounted items across the site, including sometimes referee equipment. It's also worth checking the Sales page during legal discount periods.

Is marking equipment only used by official referees?

No, marking arrows and markers are also used in practice or friendly matches to delineate an area or signal a regulatory distance without an official referee present.

Is a standard referee pencil suitable for all competitions?

A standard referee pencil is suitable for the vast majority of amateur matches and is mainly used to note events in the match notebook. Some federations may have their own specific equipment requirements: when in doubt, it’s better to check with your district or league.